Eldridge Branch
The Eldridge Branch is the headquarters for the Scott County Library System.
Features
Saturday, April 27, 2024 to Friday, May 3, 2024
Friends of the Eldridge Library spring book sale. April 27- May 4 during library hours.
Friends preview sale April 26th. 1:00pm-4:30pm
Buck-a-bag sale May 4, 9 am- 12:00 pm.
Support the library and stock up on books, magazines, and more!
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Stop in to snuggle up with a book and a furry friend! These dogs love to be read to, but you can also visit for pets and snuggles. No registration required.
QC CAN's Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, to provide the environment needed to help children improve their reading skills! This program is great for kids of all ages and abilities.
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 2:00pm
TAG is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Members will help plan teen library events; choose books/movies/video games/etc. for the teen and middle-grade collections; and create teen displays and decorate the children's area. Plus, recommend and review books & movies, eat snacks, and more while earning volunteer hours. Sign up for meeting reminders: www.remind.com/join/teenadvs
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Let’s watch anime! We’ll pick a show, watch a few episodes, do a craft and eat some snacks! A great place for anime and manga lovers to get to know each other and talk about their faves. For grades 7-12.
The brand-new Seed Library is now open!
Stop by the Eldridge Branch to grab some seeds and get ready for growing season!
Everyone, no matter age or library affiliation, can take three packets per visit as supplies last. The Seed Library is open during open library hours-- check out branch hours here.
The Scott County Library has a great new newsletter system for sending reading recommendations. Use the link to sign up for your favorite genres and get the latest news and events. Once you sign up, you must confirm your choices via the confirmation email. If you've been following Christine's Library Journal reviews, you'll want to sign up for the Reading Roundup option. https://bit.ly/sclsnews
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 to Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Start summer off the right way-- with a party! Join us at your local branch or community meeting place to sign up for the Summer at the Library Reading Challenge and enter to win a private, family Bookmobile Party!
Tuesday, May 28th
- Walcott Branch 4-5 PM
- Blue Grass Branch 5:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday, May 29th
- Buffalo Branch 4-5 PM
Thursday, May 30th
- Durant Branch 10-11 AM
- Princeton Branch 3-4 PM
Friday, May 31st
- Eldridge Branch 1-2 PM
Tuesday,